Sneak Peek!

I have a few projects that are currently in the works.

I got this cute little farmhouse bench at Goodwill last weekend for a whole $10! In the photo it almost looks like a coffee table. I am unsure as to where I am going to put it. I think we may leave it in the garage as a place to store our shoes under. Maybe place some cute little storage baskets on top of it to organize our junk out there?

Karl bought a paint sprayer the other night, so I can't wait to try it out on this bench. I think we've decided on a satin black color. I removed the hardware & painted them a silver color. Hope I can finish the bench up this weekend!

Here's the cute wooden bench I mentioned in a previous blog entry. Found it at a garage sale for $20! I just had to have it! Solid wood & cute overall, just needs a little love! I think we are also going to paint this black as well. Now only if I could just finish sanding those darn spindles.

And last photo for now is of the headboard. We actually purchased a three piece set off Craig's List a few weeks ago. It included this headboard, a gorgeous dresser & matching mirror. Headboard seemed like the easiest piece to start with, so here we are...
The whole 3 piece set will be painted a bright white.

Little adirondack chair make over!

I have been stalking Craig's List like there is no tomorrow. Karl, my husband is so awesome about going & picking up my treasures. I had originally contacted a lady about her pink desk she had for sale, but when my hubby arrived to look at it, it was in pretty bad shape. Needless to say we passed on the desk. However it wasn't a total loss, as he brought this cute little children's size adirondack chair home for $10. It was pretty beat up. We sanded it & I painted it with Behr's 'Lagoon' turquoise color. Pretty isn't it?

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Can't get enough of painting!

It seems as though I just can't get enough of painting these days. Let's see what I have painted so far...

-Pair of metal porch chairs
-Front door
-Little piggy statue that sits on my porch
-Inside dresser drawers (photos to come)

And last but not least, my laundry room! I decided on a pretty aqua color. Its 'Sweet Rhapsody' by Behr. I love this color! I've really had to talk myself out of painting the whole house this color. Ha!

Here's my inspiration photos from Camera's & Chaos. Isn't it pretty? I will post some progress photos of my laundry room once I get the wainscoting up. :)

Here's a before photo of our laundry room...

And look at this adorable Mason jar soap dispenser I just ordered off Etsy. Check out Mason Galore & More to get one of your very own!

Tomorrow I am painting the back door (same color as the front door) & maybe this awesome candlestick holder I got for $2.50 at Goodwill this weekend!

Front Porch Progress!

I thought the best & easiest place to start making our house a home would be the front porch. As I mentioned in an earlier blog entry, I found a pair of cute metal chairs for $15. We spray painted them a light aqua color. I need to add another coat of paint & a top coat before they will be complete. But at least you get the idea... I am also planning on adding cushions to them too!

I found the cutest shabby chic table (pictured below) at a local Paris Market this weekend. Scored that sweet little table for $20! I love it! Also got those gorgeous blue Mason jars there too. Filled them with white rice & a votive candle. Super cute when they are lit up in the evening.

Biggest transformation was painting our drab front door a bright aqua color. I am crossing my fingers that the HOA doesn't send me a letter. We are supposed to get approval before painting anything on the house, but I just couldn't help myself. Isn't it gorgeous?! I got the wreath at Michaels on clearance & I think it totally pulls everything together. Now I just need to get a new rug for the front porch.

What do you all think so far?

Before...

After

My new dazzling dresser!

I admit to stalking Craig's List nearly every day, multiple times a day. Especially now that I am trying to furnish my house on a budget. Currently we have been trying to find a dresser to place our DVR & DVD player on in our bedroom. Our flat screen TV remains on the floor, where its been the last 3 weeks since moving into our new place. Not so much fun when I can't see the TV from the bed.

I came across this beauty today. I managed to talk the owner down on price & we picked up a short while later. Its not in mint condition by any means, but it has a lot of character & I LOVE it!!! It is a metallic silver & it reminds me a little bit of those mirrored dressers. I adore the three small drawers down the center of it. I think it will go fantastic with the light aqua blue I plan on painting our room.

Photo is from Craig's List, so pardon the crappy quality. ;)

I think I've also narrowed down my fabric choices for the cushions for my cute little porch chairs. I've decided to go with this beautiful fabric from Amy Butler. Isn't this fabric to die for? So pretty!!!

Busy week!

What a busy week this has been... I have been meaning to update the blog but hadn't had a free moment up until now. I have been super busy with my graphic design business & trying to keep the new house in order.

We have sanded & painted the metal porch chairs I posted about earlier in the week, so I will have photos of the final product later this week. They are turning out oh so very cute! I am having the hardest time finding some cute outdoor fabrics to make cushions out of. The chairs are going to be a bright aqua color & I want to incorporate some yellows into the cushions as well. Any suggestions on where to find cute outdoor fabric? Everything I am finding is very tropical & a little on the boring side.

I am now on the hunt for a small wooden table to put on the front porch as well. I guess I need to hit some garage sales next week! I want do something similar to this little setup but I want to use the blue tinted mason jars. Isn't this adorable? Check out 'The Shabby Nest' for more photos & inspiration!

Our new home! Photo overload...

We just purchased a new (to us) home this month & moved in a little over a week ago. I snapped these pics the day we closed on it, while it was still vacant. I apologize for the quality of the photos, as we were getting ready to leave & I snapped them in a hurry!

I have to admit to feeling a bit overwhelmed with the furnishing & decorating aspect of it. We moved from a smaller 3 bedroom 3 bath home to large 5 bed 4 bath home. We have many rooms with absolutely no furniture. I have no clue what room to even start with. Is it weird I want to decorate the laundry room first? LOL!

I won't bore you with all of the photos, but here are a few.

View of front entry & living/dining area. I have a study off to the left behind double doors.

Living/Dining area

Down the hall to the right is the garage, bathroom & hall closet...

My lovely kitchen!

Family Room right off the kitchen.

Up the stairs & to the right is the master bedroom.

Guest Bedrooms, etc.

Right side of bedroom

Left side of bedroom, into sitting area.

Master Bath

Master Bath with different view.